A fire at an animation centre in Lucknow’s Aliganj area on Monday kills 15 people, most of them students, and leaves several others injured. Following the blaze, the Uttar Pradesh government orders a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the incident. Multiple reports state that four building owners are arrested in connection with the fire. In addition, authorities suspend four officials for alleged lapses related to safety or oversight. The incident triggers public outrage and draws attention to building compliance and emergency preparedness. While details of the cause and the extent of injuries are reported with variation across outlets, all sources agree on the core facts: the fire occurs at an animation centre, the death toll stands at 15, the state government initiates an SIT investigation, four owners are arrested, and four officials are suspended. The ongoing investigation is expected to examine factors such as fire safety measures, permissions, and accountability for the centre’s operation.
Lucknow blaze kills 15; four owners arrested as officials suspended
A fire at an animation centre in Lucknow’s Aliganj area on Monday kills 15 people, most of them students, and leaves several others injured. Following the blaze, the Uttar Pradesh government orders a...
- A fire breaks out at an animation centre in Lucknow’s Aliganj area.
- The blaze kills 15 people, mostly students; several others are injured.
- The Uttar Pradesh government orders a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe.
- Four building owners are arrested in connection with the fire.
- Four officials are suspended following the incident.
The Uttar Pradesh government suspended four officials after the blaze in the Aliganj area on Monday.
2 months agoThe tragedy, which claimed 15 lives—mostly students—and left several others injured, has triggered widespread outrage and prompted the Uttar Pradesh government to order a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe.
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